Lower Your Cholesterol with These Best Essential Oils for Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance produced by the liver and necessary for the manufacture of cells and proper function of nerves and hormones. Three forms of cholesterol exist in the body – Low-density lipoproteins (LDL), high-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides. LDL is regarded as the bad protein because it has more cholesterol and low protein. Cholesterol travels as fatty acids (called plaque) in the blood and deposits itself along the wall of the arteries. When these deposits accumulate, they hinder blood flow to essential areas of the body.

In a healthy body, cholesterols are kept in the balance, but this balance is tipped by consuming hydrogenated fats and refined carbohydrates. Although genetic factors have been linked to high cholesterol levels, it is majorly a result of lifestyle factors. Health risks posed by high cholesterol are stress, diabetes, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.

How to reduce cholesterol quickly and naturally?

High cholesterol is a condition that can be treated naturally without medication by making better diet choices and increasing physical activities. Along with a healthy diet, using essential oils for high cholesterol has been proven (through studies) to lower cholesterol levels safely without side effects that often occur by using cholesterol medications.

The Best 11 Essential Oils to Lower Cholesterol Levels

Clove Oil

One of the best essential oils for cholesterol is Clove oil. Clove oil is believed to be one of the most powerful antioxidants in the world. Although it is often used as a flavoring agent, it has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties useful for treating toothache, fighting infection and reducing pain and inflammation. The primary component of Clove Oil, Eugenol, has a platelet inhibiting mechanism of action that helps prevent blood clotting.

Lemongrass Oil

Lemongrass oil is a potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent and known to have chemical compounds that can boost the immune system. Clinical researches done on Lemongrass oil establishes as an essential oil for lowering cholesterol levels in the body. This oil is safe for use internally and topically. Use lemongrass essential oil for cholesterol by consuming 1-2 drops (added to capsule filled with a carrier oil) daily.

Lavender Oil

Lavender is a crucial oil in the world of aromatherapy because of its many therapeutic properties. Its ability to reduce emotional stress, a factor that has been connected increased levels of blood lipids. Lavender oil helps clear the walls of the arteries and promote proper blood flow.

Grapefruit Oil

Grapefruit oil is both a detoxifier and cholesterol reducing agent. It is often used as an essential oil for weight loss due to the presence of d-limonene, a component that contributes to the release of fatty acids in the blood. By reducing lipid peroxidation and cholesterol levels, the body loses weight.

Simply add 1-2 drops of grapefruit oil to your drinking water to help flush out toxins from the body. Taking grapefruit juice also has outstanding health benefits.

Cypress Oil

Cypress oil is often used in treating varicose veins and spider veins because of its ability to promote proper blood circulation. Often high blood lipid level can inhibit proper blood flow in the body; Cypress oil prevents this. It is also high in antioxidants and can offer significant cardiovascular support and reduce cholesterol levels.

Rosemary Oil

Rosemary oil is more than just a culinary piece. It is in fact, one of the best essential oils for cholesterol. It not only offers cardiovascular support to the body; Rosemary oil is high in antioxidants and can positively affect the body’s cholesterol levels. Mix 2-3 drops of rosemary oil with a capsule full of olive for internal usage.

Basil Essential Oil

Basil oil is gotten from the herb, Ocimum basilicum, and contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Basil Oil works effectively for lowering the blood’s cholesterol level. In a study, Basil oil was tested on rats infused artificially with high cholesterol. The study discovered using basil oil resulted in substantial reduction of LDL. Also, an increase in HDL levels followed the reduction of LDL.

Cinnamon Oil

This oil is extracted by distilling the leaves and bark of the cinnamon plant. The primary components of Cinnamon oil include tannin, mannitol, aldehydes, aldehydes, pinene, and eugenol. According to latest discoveries, taking half-teaspoon of cinnamon oil daily can reduce sugar levels, cholesterol, and triglycerides by up to 30%. Research published in the journal, Diabetes Care also discovered that daily intake up 3-6g of cinnamon reduced serum glucose, LDL, and total cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.

Bergamot Oil

This citrus oil is primarily an antidepressant with an uplifting aroma. It helps control bad cholesterol and emotional eating. Bergamot also has excellent sedative properties and can contribute to combating weight gain. The high amount of polyphenols in Bergamot oil makes it efficient for fat oxidation, regulating metabolism and preventing the accumulation of cholesterol. When combined with Lavender oil, the result is amazing.

Oregano Oil

Aside from its culinary uses, many do not know that Oregano is beneficial to the heart. It is a natural cholesterol reducing agent and contributes to maintaining a healthy heart. Oregano contains omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, arginine, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and semi-essential amino acid. Studies have shown that regular intake of oregano oil reduces cholesterol and triglycerides levels in the blood. Oregano is also an efficient antimicrobial agent that can help inhibit infections that may hamper the heart’s health.

Ginger Oil

This oil doesn’t directly affect cholesterol levels; instead, it influences factors that contribute to rising cholesterol levels. It accelerates the breakdown of sugar, its assimilation in the body, and conversion to sugar. This will prevent the body from storing excessive fatty acids.

Some Essential Oil Recipes to lower your cholesterol levels

Here are recipes you could try—

Recipe 1 – For Oral Consumption

You can try any of Rosemary, Myrrh, and Oregano Oils. Consume one or two drops, mixed with a capsule filled with carrier oil daily.

Recipe 2 –

1 drop of Bergamot oil

1 drop of Rose oil

1 drop of Ylang-ylang oil

5ml of Olive oil

Mix the oils above and ingest once daily.

Recipe 3 –

1 drop of Ginger oil

1 drop of peppermint oil

1 drop of black pepper oil

1 drop of rosemary oil

10ml of Sweet almond or olive oil

Blend these oils and ingest.

Recipe 4 – Cholesterol Reducing blend

1 drops of Clove oil

2 drop of grapefruit oil

2 drops of lemongrass oil

Add the oils to your capsule and ingest twice daily.

Recommended food that reduce cholesterol

Your diet is largely responsible for the rise and fall in the body’s cholesterol levels. Taking foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fiber can substantially lower LDL and reduce risks of cardiovascular diseases. Here are foods you should consider adding to your diet.

Garlic and Onions: These two contain Sulfur compounds that help cleanse the arteries and reduce high cholesterol naturally.

Blueberries: Blueberries are high in antioxidants, beneficial for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system. They also help reduce LDL cholesterol levels that may block the arteries. Also, blueberries contain pterostilbene, a natural cholesterol reducing agent.

Sally Wong

Sally Wong is a manual therapist for about 15 years now and also a massage specialist. She is actively taking care of her body to stay healthy and in shape by doing Yoga and Tai Chi. She has a lot of knowledge and interest in Essential Oils because of her Oriental background. She learnt many things from her Grandmother. Originally from a small village in South China, now she lives in Vancouver, Canada.

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Heather
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December 8, 2017

Thank you for all this valuable information! I will consider carefully how to go about using EOs to lower my cholesterol. One questionable thing – I read from several sources that coconut oil can have negative affects on LDL levels because of the saturated fat content (despite its many other health benefits). I was devastated when I read this because I consume coconut oil every day. Have you heard any of that research?

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I have been using Essential Therapeutic oils for about 3 years, for sinus infections, general well being, and sciatic pain. Also, I use lavender in my bath, and rub on my neck and under feet for sleep. My cholesterol numbers have really dropped, with no meds. Do you think it is attributed to the oils? I also use cinnamon oil for tummy rub (diverticulosis) and I sniff rosemary and Patchouli almost daily. I do not ingest, so I am wondering if the rubs could be doing this.